Yarr! Craft Like a Pirate on Talk Like a Pirate Day

Yo ho ho me mateys. Avast and apologies to those who be skilled, I am no good at the whole talking like a pirate thing. But in celebration, check out…

Handmade Detroit + Loop at Detour Launch Party

We’re super excited to be joining up with the folks from Detour Magazine for their Launch Part this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Magic Stick and CAID.  Lots of…

Sampler Select debuts today

If you thought the Sampler was already amazing, check out the Sampler Select. This package (available Sept. 18) has a home theme, featuring these great items: An exclusive mouspad from…

Looking back at Chicago’s Renegade 2007

What a difference a few years makes! I was totally impressed with the HUGENESS of this year’s Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. At times I didn’t even know if I…

Blogging Rengade

Make sure to check back on Monday for some great Renegade Craft Fair thoughts and photos!

Renegade Craft Fair, the poster

Now this is cute:

People’s Art Festival @ the Russell Complex

Handmade Detroit will not be selling at this, but we’ll be checking it out on Saturday. Anyone out there setting up? Post your links in the comments!

Affirmations Fall Craft Festival looking for artists

From the HD e-mail box: Affirmations is looking for crafters to participate in our fall craft show. Registration for your booth is only $15.00, please indicate if you need a…

Save the date: Nov. 16 +17 is Handmade Detroit Holiday Market!

Woo hoo! We’ve booked a date for the 2007 Handmade Detroit Holiday Market: Nov. 16 and 17 (it’s a Friday VIP night + a Saturday day) at the Magic Stick.…

Book review: Softies

…Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals… The info: By Therese Laskey (with an introduction by Leah Kramer) 120 pages with 10 instruction pages, color, paperback July 2007 Chronicle Books, $19.95…